Previous by Date | Next by Date | Date Index
Previous by Thread | Next by Thread
| Thread Index
| LM_NET
Archive
| |
When we visited family in Canada last week, everyone removed their shoes upon entering the home. Boxes of slippers of assorted sizes were near the doorway for visitors to use inside the home. (They let us be rude last visit.) We noticed our Russian friends removed all shoes at the door when visiting us. My husband reports his former SIL from France insisted all wear slippers in the house and leave outside shoes at the door..... So, of course I had to try to investigate....and I learned that Russia, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Canada are specifically listed as places in which one removes shoes when entering the home..(I do not consider my research to have covered all places......) What other nations have this shoe custom? http://www.naturalhomeandgarden.com/backissues/04-01/KickShoes.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_faux_pas I could not help but wonder: If the rich and famous gave a party in these countries, would guests use inside slippers at the gala event?? How rude was I perceived to be when I left my shoes on???? Are there any communities in the USA who leave the shoes at the entryway? Mary Croix Ludwick, Librarian Between jobs at this time ludwick@swbell.net (home address) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------